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Living in the suburbs of Maryland, if I spotted a dog off leash wandering in the street, I would stop my car. Did the dog have a collar? This poor dog was lost, had gotten separated from his owner. Need to call them right away to let them know I’d…
Continue readingStringing the lights together, hanging the ornaments, putting that final bow on top, and then finally plugging in the extension cord brought that magical moment — the aaahhh of the lighting of the Christmas Tree. It’s a moment that I have relived almost every year since the time I was…
Continue readingWhen most people think of the wildfire season, they naturally think of summertime and the hottest weather. But in truth, the fall months can be the most dangerous in terms of true wildfire danger in the mountains. The grasses that are so flammable have had time to grow high, and…
Continue readingAs I was driving down to the Nederland transfer station yesterday, I saw a curious sight – a single file line of firefighters walking down Ridge Road, complete with Nomex yellow shirts, green pants and hard hats. It seemed so out of place with the 3-foot banks of snow lining…
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